Fire & Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Fire and Security Service Engineer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Southend-on-Sea / Essex</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Standby Allowance + Travel Time</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: Company Vehicle, Phone, Laptop, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with the option to buy more), Pension, 1 in 12 Call-Out Rota, £180 Standby Allowance, Bonus Scheme, Travel Time, Private Medical & Dental Care for You and Your Family.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Company</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join a company that’s leading the way in the Fire & Security industry. As an NSI Gold Approved business, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to a wide range of prestigious commercial clients across the UK.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Fire & Security division and are looking for a skilled and motivated Fire and Security Service Engineer to join our team covering Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Fire and Security Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining a wide range of fire and security systems across commercial properties throughout Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding region.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our clients’ systems remain fully operational, reliable and compliant.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your daily responsibilities will include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Servicing and maintaining fire and security systems including CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Providing high-quality service to commercial clients, ensuring their systems are safe, secure and compliant</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Troubleshooting and carrying out repairs to minimise disruption to clients’ operations</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive service visits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing service reports and relevant system documentation</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building strong working relationships with customers and site contacts</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills & Experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To succeed in this role, you’ll need:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong technical knowledge of Fire & Security systems, including CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience working with these systems within a commercial environment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A Full UK Driving Licence</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work independently and manage your own workload</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comfortable travelling across Southend-on-Sea, Essex and the surrounding areas</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good customer service and communication skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Offer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000, depending on experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company vehicle, phone and laptop</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pension scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Generous overtime opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£180 standby allowance</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">1 in 12 call-out rota</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Bonus scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Travel time paid</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Private Medical & Dental Care for you and your family</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Continued training and personal development to help you grow in your career</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Join Us?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values both its customers and employees.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll be part of a professional team delivering exceptional service to high-profile commercial clients, while having the opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress your career within the Fire & Security industry.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to Make a Difference?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're a motivated, experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Southend-on-Sea, with a company that offers excellent benefits, overtime and career development, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To apply, please send your CV or contact Courtney Gilgunn for more information.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">SER-IN</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 05 Oct 2026
- Location: Southend on Sea
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Engineering
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